Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Petition regarding Rubabah's and Zulaykha's inheritance

Petition regarding Rubabah's and Zulaykha's inheritance

Sadiq ibn Muhammad writes to Hujjat al-Islam Haj Mirza ‘Abd al-‘Ali Aqa: after the death of Mashhadi ‘Isa, the brother of Haj Sadiq and Haj Musa, he was survived by his two underage daughters, Rubabah and Zulaykha, and left no will. His brothers took ownership of his inheritance and wrote two documents regarding the daughters’ shares, which was left to the writer for safekeeping. After Rubabah’s death, since she had no children, her inheritors are her sister, Zulaykha, and her husband. The writer wanted to divide her properties among the inheritors, but Haj Musa and Haj Hamid Allah, the older brother of Rubabah’s husband, have intervened. He therefore feels pressured and wants to get the mentioned documents to Mirza ‘Abd al-Ali’s hands.

Item Details

  • Date late 19th/early 20th century
  • Dimensions 20 x 13 cm
  • Collections Amir Hossein Nikpour
  • Repository Amir Hossein Nikpour Collection
  • Restrictions No restrictions
  • Accessed 2 November 2016
  • Last Edited 7 December 2016
  • Record no. 14142A166
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